Independent visual review / 6 matched prompts
See how two image models handle the same six briefs, from readable poster copy and mobile UI to product lighting and identity-preserving edits.
Models in this review
Review method
One output per model and scenario, reviewed against the exact source prompt. Ratings describe this fixed snapshot, not the models in general.
GPT Image 2 vs Nano Banana 2 separates visual finish from instruction discipline. GPT delivers the stronger portrait mood, mobile UI system, miniature bookshop composition, and commercial fragrance lighting in these samples. Nano Banana 2 correctly renders every required poster line and the accented product name, but it also invents a fictional performer list on the poster and changes the reference subject's expression during editing. In GPT Image 2 vs Nano Banana 2, neither model wins every detail: both show full orchids instead of one petal, while Nano offers a charming flat-vector bookshop style. Judge the output against your actual constraint hierarchy.
Dimension review
The most lived-in result: uneven weathering, wet hair, pores, and stubble remain natural without looking over-sharpened.
The wider framing reduces visible skin detail, and the face reads more like a staged lifestyle photograph than a close 85mm portrait.
The face, ears, eyes, and beard remain anatomically credible; hands are outside the frame and cannot be judged.
The visible face and both hands are coherent, with no decisive finger or facial defect in this sample.
Best captures the requested calm, tired dignity while retaining the dawn boat setting and muted teal-and-amber palette.
The fishing context is strong, but the near full-body framing and mild smile move away from the requested waist-up, restrained portrait.
Exact source prompt
A photorealistic waist-up portrait of a middle-aged fisherman with a weathered face, silver stubble, and deep smile lines, wearing a yellow rain jacket, standing on a fishing boat at dawn. Soft overcast light, misty sea background with blurred harbor lights, natural skin texture with pores and stubble detail, catchlights in the eyes, shot on 85mm f/1.4, shallow depth of field, muted teal-and-amber palette. He looks slightly off-camera with a calm, tired dignity.
Dimension review
All three requested text blocks are crisp, correctly spelled, and positioned as usable poster copy.
The title, subtitle, date, time, and ticket footer are all rendered correctly despite the extra copy elsewhere.
Adds illustrative city scenery but does not fabricate names, billing, or other factual event text.
Hallucinates an unrequested performer list, including fictional names and billing that would need removal before publication.
Builds the richest print-ready hierarchy, balancing the headline, saxophone, music, frame, and city-night illustration.
The glowing vector-like saxophone and ornamental frame are cohesive, though the invented billing crowds the lower hierarchy.
Exact source prompt
A vertical jazz festival poster titled "MIDNIGHT SWING" in large bold cream letters, with the subtitle "LIVE JAZZ NIGHT — AUGUST 22, 8PM" and a footer line "TICKETS AT THE DOOR • ALL AGES". Deep indigo background with a large glowing brass saxophone, floating music notes, subtle grain texture, warm gold accents, art-deco frame border, crisp legible typography, print-quality poster design.
Dimension review
Maintains clean microcopy across stat chips, the heart-rate chart, tabs, and supporting card text.
Most copy is readable, but the extra right-side chip is clipped and the chart ends with the malformed weekday label 'San'.
The requested metrics and navigation are present, but PULSE is omitted and an unrequested achievement card is added.
Turns the requested screen into a hand-held phone mockup and adds a clipped fourth stat chip, weakening direct layout compliance.
Has the strongest spacing rhythm, restrained shadows, chart treatment, icon consistency, and credible iOS proportions.
The device presentation and teal system look polished, but the cropped chip and external mockup reduce production usability.
Exact source prompt
A mobile fitness app screen called "PULSE": top bar with greeting "Good morning, Maya" and a small avatar, a large activity ring card showing "8,432 steps" and "612 kcal", a horizontal row of stat chips "Run 5.2km", "Sleep 7h 20m", "Water 1.8L", a line chart of weekly heart rate labeled "Resting HR 58 bpm", a bottom tab bar with Home, Stats, Coach, Profile icons, and a floating teal "Start workout" button. Clean light UI, soft gray cards, rounded corners, teal accent color, realistic iOS-style layout, screen-sharp rendering.
Dimension review
Best balances clean illustrated shapes, soft grain, terracotta and sage color, and miniature-diorama lighting.
The flattest and cutest vector treatment of the three, with clear linework and a restrained pastel palette.
Creates the clearest corner-shop cutaway and naturally groups the counter, three readers, window, and cat.
The compact arrangement is charming, but the barista and browsing customer shift focus away from three customers reading.
Completes every requested story detail while adding credible cafe equipment, pastries, shelves, and warm practical lighting.
Most requested objects are present, but one of the three customers browses a shelf instead of reading and a barista is added.
Exact source prompt
A cozy isometric illustration of a tiny corner bookshop cafe in cutaway view: bookshelves on two walls, a small espresso counter, three customers reading, a cat asleep on a stack of books, warm lamp light, plants hanging by the window, soft pastel palette with terracotta and sage accents, clean vector shapes, subtle grain, gentle shadows, cute miniature diorama style.
Dimension review
The two-line NOIR ÉCLAT label is correctly spelled, centered, and commercially usable.
Correctly spells NOIR ÉCLAT with the accent and keeps the supporting PARFUM PARIS copy legible.
Matches the bottle and environment well but replaces the requested single petal with a complete orchid flower.
Also substitutes a full orchid for one petal, despite strong compliance on the frosted bottle, wet surface, and haze.
Has the clearest frosted glass, directional haze beam, wet reflection, cap material, and balanced negative space.
Strong frosted material, haze, reflection, and centered luxury composition, with slightly softer label presentation.
Exact source prompt
A luxury product photograph of a frosted glass perfume bottle labeled "NOIR ÉCLAT" with a brushed gold cap, standing on wet black marble with soft reflections, a single orchid petal beside it, dramatic side lighting with a haze beam, water droplets on the glass, dark charcoal background with a subtle gradient, the label text crisp and correctly spelled, high-end commercial fragrance advertising style.
Reference
Keep the reference subject's face, hair, outfit, and pose while moving her to a misty mountain-lake yoga deck at sunrise.
Dimension review
The subject remains recognizably similar, but the facial proportions and skin rendering drift slightly more than Grok's edit.
Introduces a broad toothy smile and visible changes to the eyes and face shape, producing the largest identity shift.
Faithfully replaces the park with a misty alpine lake and deck while retaining clothing, pose, and warm sunrise direction.
Also performs the full location change and retains the outfit and stretch, despite the facial-expression change.
Preserves the split stretch and accessories without a decisive hand, foot, or clothing defect.
The body and pose remain continuous and usable; no clear anatomy failure separates it from the other edits.
Exact source prompt
Keep the same woman from the reference photo — preserve her face, hairstyle, and identity exactly. Change the scene: she is now stretching on a wooden yoga deck overlooking a mountain lake at sunrise, wearing the same outfit, with soft golden light, mist over the water, and distant pine forests. Natural photorealistic result, consistent facial proportions, no alteration of her facial features.
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